chapter 5 medicine
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This is my group's presentation on Chapter 5:Medicine of Chemistry, Form 5.TRANSCRIPT
~Medicine~
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Traditional medicines are not chemically processed
Don’t mistaken traditional medicine to be fully safe because:~ Any medical plant containing alkaloid is potentially toxic to liver.~It often interacts with medicines we normally take causing side reactions
Example:
Modern medicine is :~Medicines that are made by scientists in the laboratory and based on substances found in nature
Examples
Analgesics Medicine that relieve pain without causing
numbness or affecting consciousness. Sometimes called painkillers Do not treat pain but just gives relieve to
carry out daily activities The structure:
COOH
O
C
O
CH3
Antibiotics: Antibacterial Medicine Chemicals that destroy or prevent the
growth of infectious microorganisms. Used to treat diseases caused by
bacteria. Not effective against diseases caused
by viral infections (influenza, measles, small pox)
Psychotherapeutic Medicine Group of drugs that change the
emotions and behavior of the paitnet and are used for treating mental or emotional illnesses.
Side effects of Medicine Traditional Medicine Have fewer side effects compared to
modern medicine. High doses of quinine for a prolonged
period may cause hearing loss. Liver damaged caused by medicine
containing kava-kava.
Modern medicine
Type of modern drug
Side effect
Aspirin -Bleeding in stomach because aspirin is acidic-Allergies, skin rashes and asthmatic attacks
Amphetamine -People who abuse amphetamines are excitable and talkative-Psychologically addictive and can cause heart attact-Axiety, sleeplessness, aggressive behaviour & decrease in appetite.-Enlarged pupils and heavy perspiration and trembling hands
Codeine Addiction
Penicillin -Allergies -Death to people who are allergic to it
Streptomycin -Nausea,vomiting,dizziness,rashes and fever.-Loss of hearing following long-term use
Stimulant -Addiction
Antidepressant -Addiction -Headaches, grogginess and loss of appetite
Antipsychotic drug -Dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation-Tremor and restlessness-Sedation (make people calmer or make people sleepy)
Correct ways of using medicine